The Ultimate Guide to Software Updates on Embedded Linux Devices

Explore the complexities and solutions for software updates on embedded Linux devices in this comprehensive 48-minute conference talk. Delve into the evolution of software update practices, from project-specific solutions to collaborative, open-source approaches. Discover well-established, battle-tested solutions that address the growing demands of IoT and OTA firmware updates. Learn about the challenges of implementing software updates on embedded systems and gain insights into available open-source projects like mender.io, SWupdate, and RAUC. Examine topics such as on-site and Over-The-Air (OTA) updates, anatomy of embedded Linux images, installer strategies, and the value of open-source communities. Gain valuable knowledge to make software updates more manageable and efficient for embedded Linux devices.